Changing The Needle - Janome MC 5200 Manual De Instrucciones

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Changing the Needle

CAUTION
Always make sure to turn the power switch off and
disconnect the machine from power supply before
changing the needle.
• Removing the needle
Turn the power switch off.
Raise the needle to its highest position by turning the
hand wheel. Lowering the presser foot.
Loosen the needle clamp screw by turning it
counterclockwise.
Remove the needle from the needle clamp.
q Needle clamp screw
w Needle clamp
• Attaching the needle
Insert a new needle into the needle clamp with the flat side
to the rear.
Push the needle up as far as it goes.
Tighten the needle clamp screw firmly by turning it
clockwise.
e Flat side
• Checking the needle
To see if the needle is good, place the flat side of the
needle onto something flat (needle plate, glass, etc.).
The gap between the needle and the flat surface should be
consistent. Never use a bent or blunt needle.
A damaged needle can cause permanent snags or runs in
knits, fine silks and silk-like fabrics.
r Gap
Needle and thread chart
Fabric
Lawn Silk #80-100
Georgette
Cotton #80-100
Light
Tricot Synthetic #80-100
Wool,
Polyester
Cotton,
Silk #50
Polyester
Cotton #60-80
Medium
Fine jersey
Synthetic #50-80
Wool
Cotton #50
Denim
Silk #50
Jersey
Cotton #40-50
Heavy
Coating
Synthetic #40-50
Quilting
Silk #30
Cotton #50
Thread
Needle
#9/65–11/75
#11/75–14/90
#14/90
#14/90–16/100
#16/100